Briefing
Debate on December’s summit and the EU’s response to the resurgence of COVID-19
Debate on December’s summit and the EU’s response to the resurgence of COVID-19
On Wednesday morning, MEPs will debate with the Commission and the Slovenian Presidency the 16 December European Council and the fight against COVID-19.
The evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU’s response to both the public health and economic crisis, rising energy prices, security and defence issues and external relations will be the main topics discussed by heads of state or government during their meeting.
MEPs will also discuss with the Council and the Commission the EU's response to the global resurgence of Covid-19 and the new emerging COVID-19 variants.
Procedure: Council and Commission statements, no resolutions
Debate: Wednesday, 15 December